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Why is my almost 6 week old doing this?

She falls alseep and STAYS alseep in my arms no matter what. I could be talking on the phone, eating, walking around doing things, yelling at my two year old, etc. but 5 min. after placing her in her bassinet she is up and not very happy. Getting frustrated b/c I can't do anything!

It's not reflux. It's "normal baby." This period of time is often called the fourth trimester. Baby is comfy being next to you because it's like being snug in the womb. The bassinet? Not so much. This is where a sling or carrier comes in very handy.

have you tried swaddling her, my son was like this and the only way i could lay him down was if he was wrapped tight your arms probably make her feel secure and when you lay her down shes missing that bundled feeling i think this is normal

She loves being in the comfort and warmth of her mommy's arms. She loves the scent of you.
Try swaddling her. Laying her down on a piece of clothing or a blanket that smells like you. Maybe in a swing or something that vibrates. Try music next to her as well.

I could be anything. Babies who are like yours, usually like to sleep at an angle. She could also be an attatchment kind of baby, to where she only likes to sleep with you. Babies are more likely to fall asleep in the arms of their mother than in a swing. It could also be that it reminds her of being in the womb. Try a sling momma, it works wonders